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The main entry point.
Request an engine
Where an enquiry actually gets made.
By manufacturer
Engine families by manufacturer, in context.
- Honda EnginesHonda engine families, what they came in, and how fitment is confirmed.
- Acura EnginesAcura engine families and the Honda blocks they share.
- Toyota EnginesToyota engine families from the 2AZ-FE to the JZ-series sixes.
- Lexus EnginesLexus engines and the Toyota families underneath them.
- Nissan EnginesNissan engine families, and why the transmission is checked first.
- Infiniti EnginesInfiniti engines and the Nissan VQ family they share.
- Subaru EnginesSubaru boxer engines, head gaskets, and what replacement involves.
- Mazda EnginesMazda engine sourcing and what to verify before ordering.
- Mitsubishi EnginesMitsubishi engines including the 4G63 family.
Engine families
By engine code.
- EnginesEvery engine family covered here, by manufacturer.
- K24 EngineThe 2.4 K-series from the Accord, CR-V, Element and TSX.
- K20 EngineThe 2.0 K-series from the RSX, Civic Si and JDM Type R cars.
- B18 EngineThe 1.8 B-series from the Integra, VTEC and non-VTEC.
- D17 EngineThe 1.7 SOHC four from the seventh-generation Civic.
- R18 EngineThe 1.8 four from every Civic that is not an Si.
- J35 EngineThe 3.5 Honda V6 from the Odyssey, Pilot and Ridgeline.
- 2JZ EngineToyota’s 3.0 inline-six, GE and GTE, and how to tell them apart.
- 1JZ EngineThe 2.5 JZ-series six from the Chaser, Mark II and Soarer.
- 2AZ-FE EngineThe 2.4 four from the Camry, RAV4 and Highlander.
- 1UZ-FE EngineThe all-aluminium 4.0 V8 that launched the Lexus LS 400.
- VQ35DE EngineNissan’s 3.5 V6 from the Altima, Murano, Maxima and 350Z.
- QR25DE EngineNissan’s 2.5 four from the Altima, Sentra and Rogue.
- EJ25 EngineSubaru’s 2.5 boxer, head gaskets included.
- EJ20 EngineThe 2.0 Subaru boxer from the JDM WRX and STI.
- 4G63 EngineMitsubishi's 2.0 four and the turbocharged Evolution version.
- J30 EngineHonda's 3.0 V6 from the Accord V6 and Acura models.
- J32 EngineHonda's 3.2 V6 from the Acura TL and CL Type-S.
- 1MZ-FE EngineToyota's 3.0 V6 from the Camry, Solara and Highlander.
- 2GR-FE EngineToyota's 3.5 V6 from the Camry, RAV4, Highlander and Lexus models.
- 1AR-FE EngineToyota's 2.7 four from the Camry, RAV4 and Highlander.
- VQ37VHR EngineNissan's 3.7 V6 with VVEL, replacing the VQ35DE in the 370Z and G37.
- VK56DE EngineNissan's 5.6 V8 for the Titan, Armada and QX56.
- FA20 EngineSubaru's modern 2.0 boxer, co-developed with Toyota for the BRZ.
- FB25 EngineSubaru's 2.5 boxer that replaced the EJ25 in naturally aspirated applications.
- MZR 2.0 EngineMazda's mainstream 2.0 four from the 2000s, preceding the SKYACTIV generation.
Vehicles
By car, generation and trim.
- VehiclesFind the engine your vehicle was built with, by model and trim.
- Honda CivicThree engine families across the generations, and the trim decides.
- Honda AccordFour-cylinder and V6 Accords use entirely different engines.
- Honda CR-VEvery modern CR-V is a K24, but which K24 changes by generation.
- Honda OdysseyEvery Odyssey since 1999 is a J35, with a timing belt to budget for.
- Acura TSXThe most sought-after K24 variant, and what that means for buying one.
- Toyota CamryThe 2AZ-FE and the two failure modes worth asking about.
- Toyota RAV4The Camry’s engine with an all-wheel-drive variable attached.
- Nissan AltimaQR25DE or VQ35DE, and check the transmission first.
- Nissan MuranoAlways a VQ35DE, which makes the CVT the thing to check.
- Subaru ForesterEJ25 head gaskets, and whether to repair or replace.
- Subaru ImprezaWRX and STI use different turbocharged engines.
- Toyota Corolla1ZZ-FE, 2ZR-FE and 2ZR-FAE by generation.
- Toyota HighlanderFour-cylinder or V6, by generation.
- Toyota SiennaV6 across every generation, with timing chain concerns.
- Toyota AvalonV6 standard, with thinner supply than the Camry.
- Nissan MaximaV6 only, and check the CVT first.
- Nissan SentraSE-R Spec V drives the replacement demand.
- Nissan RogueQR25DE across every generation, CVT is the variable.
- Honda PilotJ35 V6 across every generation, with cylinder deactivation on later models.
- Honda ElementK24 four-cylinder across every generation, with model-specific wiring to transfer.
- Honda RidgelineJ35 V6 with port injection on first-gen and direct injection on second-gen.
- Acura TLJ32 V6 in the third generation and J37 in the fourth, with the Type-S carrying the higher-output version.
- Acura RDXThree different engines across three generations, making the year essential information.
- Acura TLXDirect-injection K24 four-cylinder or J35 V6, with the fuel system differing between them.
- Infiniti G35VQ35DE V6 throughout, with the Rev-up variant and coupe-sedan differences to confirm.
- Infiniti G37VQ37VHR V6 with VVEL, not interchangeable with the G35 VQ35DE.
- Nissan 350ZVQ35DE with a Rev-up specification in later models and the VQ35HR in the final year.
- Nissan PathfinderVQ35DE V6 across generations, with the CVT on later models the key variable to check.
- Subaru OutbackEJ25 and FB25 boxer engines, with head gasket failure the dominant replacement reason.
- Subaru LegacyEJ25, EJ255 turbo, FB25 and FA20 across generations, with turbo models the more common replacement candidates.
- Mazda Mazda3MZR 2.0 and 2.5 through 2013, then SKYACTIV-G with no parts shared between the two families.
Buyer guides
Identification, inspection, budget and logistics.
- GuidesPractical guidance for buying and fitting a used Japanese engine.
- How to Find Your Engine CodeWhere the code is stamped on each family, and why one location does not fit all.
- JDM vs USDM EnginesWhat the distinction actually means for fitment, emissions and price.
- How to Buy a Used JDM EngineThe order to do things in, and what to settle before money moves.
- What Comes With a JDM EngineWhat is usually attached, what almost never is, and what to confirm in writing.
- JDM Engine Mileage ExplainedWhere the mileage figures come from, and how much weight to put on them.
- Used Engine Warranty Questions to AskWhat these warranties typically cover, what they exclude, and what to get in writing.
- How to Verify Engine FitmentThe checks that decide whether an engine will actually work in your car.
- Repair or Replace Your EngineWhether to spend anything at all, before deciding what to spend it on.
- Engine Swap vs Engine ReplacementTwo different projects that get called the same thing, and the cost gap between them.
- Arizona Emissions and Engine ChangesWhat Arizona actually tests, what is confirmed about engine changes, and what is not.
- What "Compression Tested" Actually MeansThe test sellers advertise, what its numbers prove, and what to ask for.
- Engine Cooling and the Phoenix HeatWhat 115-degree summers do to a freshly installed engine, and what to address first.
- Used Engine Cost FactorsThe real factors that change the price of a used Japanese engine.
- Engine Removal and InstallationThe actual work involved in removing and installing a used engine.
- Long Block vs Complete EngineWhat each includes and why the distinction matters for your replacement.
- Engine Break-In After InstallationWhat to do in the first 500 miles after a used engine is installed.
- Visual Inspection of Used EnginesWhat to look for when you see an engine in person.
- Common Engine Swap MistakesThe most frequent mistakes people make during engine swaps.
- JDM Engine Comparison GuideA practical comparison of the most commonly replaced Japanese engine families.
How buying works
Process, shipping and common questions.
- How It WorksWhat happens between your request and an engine on a pallet.
- Delivery & PickupGetting an engine to you across the Valley, and what collection involves.
- JDM TransmissionsMatching a transmission to your engine and vehicle, and why they are quoted together.
- Engine InstallationWhat installation involves in Phoenix, and how to choose a shop.
- Engine SwapsHow a swap differs from a replacement, and what it commits you to in Arizona.
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